ROOTS - CHEŁM LEGENDS COME ALIVE ON STAGE

On October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM, the Chełm House of Culture will host the grand premiere of the performance "Roots" - a story inspired by legends, history, and the identity of the Chełm region, created based on the works of Jan Longin Okoń. Tickets cost 60 zloty, and seating is limited.

The main character is twelve-year-old Marie, who comes to Chełm to discover her father's hometown. Beneath the streets and hills, she uncovers not only the famous chalk corridors but also stories leading to the roots of her own family. On stage, legends of the three oaks and the White Bear will come to life.

The screenplay and direction are by Marcin Wąsowski. The music was composed by Bartłomiej Kazimierczak, arrangements by Mikołaj Kołodziejczyk, choreography by Ewelina Drzał, and the project coordinator is Barbara Szarwiło.

The premiere performance will feature: Hania Rudzka, Mirosław Majewski, Sławoj Czarnota, Zbigniew Moskal, Elżbieta Rojek, Milena Olchowska, Katarzyna Klimczak, Barbara Szarwiło, Anna Bieńkowska, Andrzej Kuczura, Maksymilian Burdzicki, and Dawid Bulicz.